Diet and exercise: how do future dietitians and nutritionists shape up?

Tetyana Rocks; Fiona Pelly; Gary J Slater; Lisa Martin

doi:10.1111/1747-0080.12122

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Diet and exercise: how do future dietitians and nutritionists shape up?

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Diet and exercise: how do future dietitians and nutritionists shape up?

Tetyana Rocks, Fiona Pelly, Gary J Slater and Lisa Martin

Nutrition & dietetics, Vol.71(Supplement 1), p.61

Dietitians Association of Australia National Conference, 31st (Brisbane, Australia, 15-May-2014–17-May-2014)

Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia

2014

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/1747-0080.12122

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Nutrition and Dietetics

diet

nutrition

undergraduate students

There is currently little known about the eating and exercise practices of students studying Nutrition and Dietetics and how these differ across years of study and in comparison to similar female dominated disciplines. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the dietary intake and physical activity (PA) of undergraduate students enrolled in Nutrition and Dietetics (ND) discipline, and compare to a cohort of students enrolled in Occupational Therapy (OT). The Dietary Questionnaire for Epidemiological Studies (Cancer Council of Victoria) and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire were used to explore food and nutrient intake, and PA level respectively. Data was collected between August-October 2013 as part of a broader research investigating eating behaviours, body image, and body composition of this cohort. Overall, 147 students including 97 ND and 50 OT students participated in this study. Preliminary data analysis suggests a variety of dietary regimens and preferences across both cohorts. The mean energy intake for ND cohort was 6,389.2±2,976.9 kJ/day, with 40% of energy obtained from carbohydrates, 22% from protein and 38% from fat. The majority of participated ND students (86%) engaged in vigorous or moderate PA, with over 78% completing these forms of exercise for at least 150 minutes per week. The association between eating behaviours and psychological and physiological characteristics of this population will also be presented. The results of this study will enhance educators understanding of the ackground dietary habits and exercise behaviours of Nutrition and Dietetics students.

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Title: Diet and exercise: how do future dietitians and nutritionists shape up?
Authors: Tetyana Rocks (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Fiona Pelly (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Gary J Slater (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Lisa Martin (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Publication details: Nutrition & dietetics, Vol.71(Supplement 1), p.61
Conference details: Dietitians Association of Australia National Conference, 31st (Brisbane, Australia, 15-May-2014–17-May-2014)
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia
Date published: 2014
DOI: 10.1111/1747-0080.12122
ISSN: 1446-6368
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Nutrition & Dietetics; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99448932702621
Output Type: Conference poster

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